UK: Refugees to be prevented from ever receiving citizenship ― Home Office releases controversial deportation video ― Record number of deaths in asylum accommodation in 2024 ― Confirmation of blanket rejection of asylum claims from Afghan special forces
The Home Office (Ministry of the Interior) has introduced a new measure which will make it almost impossible for people who arrive in the UK irregularly to ever receive British citizenship. The Home Office has released a video showing people being deported from the...
BELGIUM: New government presents ‘strictest migration policy ever’ ― Highest number of asylum applications for a decade ― Reception crisis continues amid decrease in local accommodation initiatives ― Legal Helpdesk assists 10,000th asylum applicant ― Planned reduction in housing for Ukrainian refugees in Wallonia
The new federal government led by the Flemish nationalist New Flemish Alliance has promised major reforms to the asylum system. 39,615 people applied for international protection in 2024, the highest number since 2015. 3,000 single men continue to be denied reception...
UK: More crossings and record number of deaths in Channel ― Government presents draft migration and asylum law ― Migration deal with Tunisia
There was a 25% increase in the number of people who crossed the Channel in small boats in 2024, and a record number of deaths. The government has unveiled a draft law aimed at strengthening border security and repealing various elements of its predecessor’s migration...